Rescue charity investigates ‘skinned’ animal in Eastney

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RESCUERS are investigating after an allegedly ‘skinned’ animal was found in Eastney.

Volunteers at Croydon-based charity South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty (Snarl) confirmed they received reports of a skinned animal, found near a set of public toilets and some beach huts.

The report came in yesterday afternoon, after it was shared in a city Facebook group.

Tony Jenkins is the co-owner of Snarl, which is working alongside the Metropolitan Police to track down the so-called ‘M25 cat killer’ – held responsible for hundreds of animal deaths since 2014.

Following reports of the Eastney find, he said: ‘We have been made aware of this matter. It has also been reported to police, but there is little we can do unless they confirm they have picked the animal up.’